Negroni Week: June 1-7, 2015

The Foxhole at Big Bar

Presented by Imbibe Magazine and Campari, the third annual Negroni Week is taking place June 1-7, 2015, featuring bars from around the world showcasing the classic cocktail and countless variations. Participating bars will donate a portion of proceeds from every Negroni sold to a charity of their choice.

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October 12: Drago Centro Fall Cocktail Menu Launch

On Tuesday, October 12th, Drago Centro will be debuting its new fall cocktail menu with special $8 pricing all day. Last week, Beverage Director Michael Shearin invited me, Caroline of Caroline on Crack and Esther from e*star LA to preview the latest menu of Nuovi Classici (“New Classics”), a collaboration with Head Bartender Jaymee Mandeville.…

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Living La Dolce Vita at Drago Centro

Critics have sung the praises of Drago Centro since its opening: Jonathan Gold says it’s a “Perino’s for 2010 and beyond,” with the “most glamorous urban view in the city;” the L.A. Times says the Italian menu is “inspired” and the restaurant is downtown’s “best kept secret.” Last Friday I had the pleasure of dining…

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